Service and Therapy Animals: Publications and Resources

Summary: These publications on service and therapy animals offer comprehensive insights into the roles these animals play in assisting individuals with disabilities. They cover a range of topics including the legal rights under laws like the Fair Housing Act, the distinction between service and therapy animals, and practical guidance on how to integrate these animals into daily life or specific settings. These documents are not only educational but also provide clarity on regulations, making them invaluable for people with disabilities, seniors, and anyone interested in understanding how service animals can aid in tasks like guiding the visually impaired, alerting to seizures, or providing emotional support, thereby enhancing independence and quality of life.

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Service and Therapy Animals: Publications and Resources (66 Items)
Title & Author	Ed	Publish Revised
Study Reveals Pet Owners Do Not Have Better Mental Health - Aarhus University		2024/09/05
Therapy Cows Show Strong Preference for Women Over Men - CABI	✓	2024/05/23 2024/11/22
Influence and Responsibility: Higher Education's Role in Shaping Societal Perceptions, Policy, and Knowledge on Service Dogs, Disability, and Inclusion - Allison Christina Gainer		2024/04/20
Emotional Toll of Forced Separation Between Humans and Their Pets - Taylor & Francis Group		2024/01/28
Pet Ownership Does Not Reduce Symptoms of Severe Mental Illness - University of York		2023/07/14
Grieving Loss of a Pet - Perspective for Counselors - CABI		2022/11/27 2023/01/04
Guide Dogs Left Barking at the Door - Dan Williams		2019/03/04 2025/04/28
17-Year-Old Receives Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers - Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers		2018/06/12 2023/09/17
Animals May Not View Things As Clear As Humans - Duke University		2018/05/30 2023/09/21
Dogs with Fear of Noises Should be Assessed for Pain - University of Lincoln		2018/03/26 2018/06/02
Study Finds Therapy Dogs Help Stressed University Students - University of British Columbia		2018/03/13 2023/07/16
Service Dogs Associated with Lower PTSD Symptoms Among War Veterans - Megan Huckaby		2018/02/11 2023/07/16
National Federation of the Blind Statement on Delta's New Service Animal Policy - National Federation of the Blind		2018/01/26 2019/05/29
Delta Introduces Enhanced Requirements for Customers Traveling with Service or Support Animals - Delta Air Lines		2018/01/20
Exploring Seniors Health Benefits of Cat Fostering - Jamie Baxter		2018/01/07 2023/07/16
Research Shows Therapy Dogs Not Stressed When Visiting Pediatric Cancer Patients - Ian C. Langtree		2018/01/02 2023/09/19
Tax Reform Impact on Free Assistance Dogs for Disabled - Canine Companions for Independence	✓ ✓	2017/12/29 2026/01/20
Therapy Cats for Emotional Support or Comfort Animals - Ian C. Langtree		2017/12/20 2023/07/16
Non-profit Provides Assistance Dogs Free of Charge to People with Disabilities - Canine Companions for Independence		2017/06/23
Declawing Linked to Aggression and Other Abnormal Behaviors in Cats - SAGE		2017/05/23 2019/02/06
Best Practices for Certifying Emotional Support Animals - University of Missouri-Columbia	✓ ✓	2017/05/18 2025/12/14
College Campuses Recognizing Benefits of Emotional Support Animals - USA Service Dog Registration		2017/05/08 2017/12/20
Pets Are Great for People With Mental Health Issues - Ian C. Langtree		2017/04/24 2024/04/24
Common Service Dog Misconceptions - Kaelynn Partlow		2016/11/12 2023/07/14
Pet Owners Save $11.7B in Health Care Costs - Jamie Baxter - The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)		2015/12/14 2021/07/11
DOJ Sues Gates-Chili Central School District Over ADA Service Animal Law - U.S. Department of Justice		2015/10/03 2017/06/26
Hero Service Dog Stopped From Boarding American Airlines Plane - American Humane Association		2015/09/22
Guide to Animal Visits in Hospital - Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America		2015/06/03 2021/08/18
ADA Law for Service Animals Training Video - Ian C. Langtree		2015/04/24 2024/07/12
HUD Fair Housing Act: Service and Therapy Animals in Student Housing - Ian C. Langtree		2015/02/26 2021/09/02
Fake Service Dog Vests and ID Card Scam Undermines ADA - Dogington Post	✓ ✓	2015/02/16 2025/12/14
Booster a Famous Service Dog to be Cloned - Bergin University of Canine Studies		2015/02/14 2021/09/07
Benefit of Animal Assisted Therapy in Cancer Patients - The Good Dog Foundation		2015/01/14 2020/10/26
When Pets with Out-of-date Vaccine are Exposed to Rabies Virus - American Veterinary Medical Association		2015/01/06 2021/10/03
Magnolia Paws: Service Dogs Helping People with Seizure Disorders - Magnolia Paws For Compassion	✓ ✓	2014/11/08 2025/04/19
Warrior Service Dogs North Carolina - Ian C. Langtree		2014/09/14
Pet Therapy: Pain Reduction from Animal Assisted Therapy - Thomas C. Weiss		2014/08/13 2021/08/29
Therapy Dogs: How Do the Animals Feel - University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna		2014/04/29 2021/07/28
Children with Autism Benefit by Pet Ownership - University of Missouri		2014/04/17 2023/07/16
Prison Pet Partnership Program: Trained Seizure Assistant Dogs - Thomas C. Weiss		2013/08/14 2021/08/29
Canine Parvovirus and Assistant Dogs - Thomas C. Weiss		2013/06/19 2021/04/14
American Canine Academy: An Interview with Becca - Thomas C. Weiss		2012/04/09 2022/04/02
Home Depot, Senior Living, FedEx and Frijole - Thomas C. Weiss		2012/04/02 2022/04/06
A Vest for Frijole - A Hearing Assistance Dog - Thomas C. Weiss		2012/03/29 2023/09/16
Service and Therapy Dogs: ADA State Rights - Thomas C. Weiss		2011/12/19 2024/04/24
Autism Service Dogs: Information, Training, Purposes - Thomas C. Weiss		2011/12/15 2021/11/11
Training Emotional-Assistance Service Dogs - Ami Moore - The Chicago Dog Coach		2011/10/24 2021/12/11
What is the Role of a Therapy Dog? - Thomas C. Weiss		2011/04/18 2024/04/24
CRTASA Registry of Therapy and Service Animals - CRTASA	✓ ✓	2010/11/07 2025/12/30
Thames Center Service Dogs also Provides Animal Assisted Therapy - Elizabeth Baker		2010/10/18 2013/06/14
Assistance Canines: Understanding Service and Guide Dogs - Ian C. Langtree	✓	2010/08/06 2024/11/20
Safety Data on Topical Flea and Tick Products - Pet Poison Helpline	✓ ✓	2010/04/08 2025/10/18
Human Medications That Are Poisonous to Pets - Pet Poison Helpline	✓ ✓	2010/01/07 2025/10/18
Holiday Pet Toxin Tips and Poisoned Pet Helpline - Pet Poison Helpline	✓ ✓	2009/11/17 2025/10/18
Laws Regarding Service Animals in Places of Business - U.S. Department of Justice		2009/10/31 2024/06/06
Hidden Hazards: Household Toxins That Poison Pets - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2009/10/26 2025/10/18
Veterinary Poison Control Shares Halloween Safety Tips for Pets - Pet Poison Helpline	✓ ✓	2009/10/22 2025/10/18
Service Dogs - Thames Center Service Dogs - Elizabeth Baker		2009/08/27 2013/06/14
Queensland Takes Guide Dogs Most Seriously - Ian C. Langtree		2009/07/07 2015/03/18
Owning a Rescue Cat Saved My Life - David Wade		2009/04/02 2021/06/17
Southeastern Guide Dogs - Service Animals - Ian C. Langtree		2009/02/03 2010/07/04
Legitimate Service Dog Training - Sergio Resende		2009/01/28 2010/11/07
Hunting Dogs as Therapy and Service Dogs - Lizzie Novotny		2009/01/23 2014/04/29
Helping Hands Monkey Helpers for Quadriplegics - Ian C. Langtree		2009/01/08 2024/09/15
Guide Dogs for Alzheimer's Patients and Caregivers - Ian C. Langtree		2009/01/01 2024/04/05
Travel Tips for Flying with Service Animals - Ian C. Langtree		2008/12/31 2024/09/15

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